HB10 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rhett MarquesRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Chip BrownJim CarnsSteve ClouseWill DismukesDickie DrakeJoe FaustBob FincherDanny GarrettSteve HurstGil IsbellJamie KielWes KitchensCraig LipscombSteve McMillanCharlotte MeadowsRex ReynoldsProncey RobertsonChris SellsHarry ShiverAndrew SorrellJeff SorrellsDavid StandridgeShane StringerAndy WhittRich Wingo

Session

Second Special Session 2021

Title

Vaccines, authorizes Attorney General to pursue civil actions to enjoin violation of vaccine passport laws, places restrictions on institutions of education, provides for private rights of action, Act 2021-493, 2021 Reg. Sess. am'd; Sec. 22-11B-5 am'd.

Summary

HB10 tightens vaccine-related restrictions by banning vaccine passports, limiting vaccination inquiries in schools, banning discrimination based on immunization status, and creating both private and AG-enforced remedies.

What This Bill Does

The bill prohibits state and local governments from issuing vaccine or immunization passports and from sharing immunization records, with the Attorney General able to file civil actions to stop violations. It also prevents education institutions from asking about a student's vaccination status without parental consent and lets them require vaccination only for vaccines already required as of January 1, 2021, with exemptions. Additionally, it bars businesses and government entities from denying goods, services, or entry based on immunization status and forbids discrimination against those who refuse to provide proof of immunization. Finally, it creates a private right of action allowing individuals harmed by violations to seek damages, costs, and attorney fees, alongside other court orders.

Who It Affects

• Students and their parents/guardians: protections around vaccination status inquiries in schools, with consent requirements and limited vaccine attendance rules plus exemptions for medical or religious reasons.
• General public, businesses, and government entities: cannot require immunization for services or access, cannot issue vaccine passports, and must comply with anti-discrimination and private action provisions; individuals harmed can sue, and the AG can pursue civil actions to stop violations.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits state/local governments from issuing vaccine/immunization passports and from sharing immunization records, with the Attorney General authorized to sue to stop violations.
• Prohibits government entities from requiring immunization for government services or entry into government buildings, except as required by applicable law.
• Institutions of education may not inquire about a student’s vaccination status without parental consent and may continue attendance-related vaccination requirements only for vaccines already required as of Jan 1, 2021, with medical or religious exemptions.
• Businesses, educational institutions, and other entities may not discriminate against individuals who refuse to provide proof of immunization and must provide equal access to goods, services, and admission.
• Creates a private right of action for individuals injured by violations, allowing damages, costs, attorney fees, and equitable relief.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Vaccines